Johor floods continue to worsen, first death reported

An aerial photograph of Kampung Laut Skudai, where floodwaters inundated the houses and forced villagers to seek shelter at SK Batu 10, Skudai, in Johor Baru on Saturday.- THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: The flood situation in Johor continues to worsen with the state recording its first death while some 1,780 people have been relocated to 28 temporary relief centres.

State Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan said that as at 8pm Saturday (Jan 2), a total of 28 temporary relief centres had been opened in Johor Baru, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Kulai and Batu Pahat.